Deal Alert: Three-Day Flash Sale on Southwest
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Southwest Airlines is currently offering a fare sale to and from tons of US and international destinations until June 9, valid for travel from the end of August through mid-December. The discounted fares come in tiers of $49, $79, $99 and $129 for one-way tickets. Note that travel is restricted to certain days of the week depending on the destination you'd like to visit, but it's a great sale if you're looking to get away at the end of the summer or in the fall. You can get even more value from this sale with the Southwest Companion Pass.
Airline: Southwest
Route: Domestic and international routes
Cost: $49+ for one-way fares
Dates: August-December 2016
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are some examples of what you can book:
Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS) for $98 round-trip on Southwest in August:
Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) for $158 round-trip on Southwest in September:
Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville (BNA) for $198 round-trip on Southwest in October:
New York (LGA) to Denver (DEN) for $224 round-trip on Southwest in November:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
